Summary:
The candidate should be experienced in the provision of Psychiatry in an outpatient & inpatient setting for adults & addictions. This includes but is not limited to the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions and disorders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate evidence-based and patient-centred care in line with international guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience:
Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine from a reputable Institution recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority
3+ years of specialty training in an accredited psychiatry residency program
5+ years post qualification experience at Consultant/Specialist level in clinical settings
Board certification from US/EU/UK/Canada/South Africa or similar preferred
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license or eligibility
Must be fluent in oral and written English & Arabic
Responsibilities
Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioural and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
Develop therapy plans
Prescribe medications
Analyse medical tests and track patients’ progress
Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalisation is required
Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
Support patients’ loved ones and inform them about the patient’s condition
Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare.
I am keen to have a discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please send an up to date CV to Jack Ecott at [email protected] or via the link below.
All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
